The Issue

Child sex abuse does not discriminate. It affects children regardless of gender, ethnicity, socio-economic status or education. This is one of the largest health risks affecting children with the largest array of consequences.

It’s estimated 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will experience an unwanted sexual act before they reach the age of 18. An estimated 95% of cases will go unreported and in most cases the child will know the adult.